Apple leaked the macOS Monterey final release date to the public. Along with announcing the release date of October 25, 2021, Apple revealed that Universal Control would not be ready on day one.
Universal Control is a key feature that Apple is emphasizing with the release of macOS Monterey. The feature is aimed at streamlining workflows for anyone who uses multiple Mac computers or iPads concurrently, as it allows for the use of a single mouse, trackpad, and keyboard across all of them.
If you only have a Mac and no iPad, you won’t notice the absence of the feature, but for those who are truly immersed in the Apple ecosystem, it was a feature that could have significantly increased productivity.
The delay is unsurprising, as the feature was absent from the final beta releases of macOS Monterey, indicating that it was not quite ready. After all, if Apple was unwilling to release it to testers, the company, renowned for its polish, would almost certainly not push it to a final build.
Unfortunately, Apple did not specify a specific date for the launch of the new feature, only stating that it would arrive “later this fall.” That means it shouldn’t be excessively long, as Fall only lasts a few months. Even with the delay, the company’s macOS Monterey feature page lists a slew of new features, suggesting that upgrading is still worthwhile.